34 killed in Pakistan mine blast; earthquake, drug bust also reported

A devastating explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan province has claimed the lives of at least 34 miners, with rescue efforts ongoing for those still trapped underground. Local authorities suspect that a buildup of methane gas triggered the blast. Shoaib Nosherwani, the region's minister for mining, stated that 36 individuals were in the mine when the explosion occurred. Rescue operations are proceeding cautiously due to the dangerous conditions, and officials warn that the death toll may rise.

The Danish government is closely monitoring the situation in a Spanish enclave following a migrant influx. The Danish Minister for Immigration and Integration, Morten Bødskov, emphasized the need to strengthen the EU's external borders and ensure effective Schengen cooperation. This statement comes after Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen area due to the events in Ceuta.

In Japan, the death toll from a powerful earthquake has risen to 34. Several victims were found in a shopping center in Kumamoto that collapsed. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake also caused an explosion in the shopping center. Rescue efforts continue, and over 79,000 households remain without water, with more than 3,000 without electricity.

Separately, a Malaysian pilot was arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, for allegedly smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills, totaling 26 kilograms of MDMA. The pilot, who was reportedly under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine, faces the death penalty. Indonesian authorities claim the pilot was offered a significant sum to transport the drugs into the country, which has strict laws against narcotics.